[kcostello]

I tried to take them to the medical building before the rec center. They where closed . Went to the private practice across the way from them and they said they don’t accept needles

[kcostello]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Start here.

John B. Rohan, Director of Recreation

352-674-1800
John.Rohan@Districtgov.org

Thank you I will be calling him on Tuesday seeing it is Labor Day weekend. Again thank you for the help

[graciegirl]

Here is a list of the people in charge. It has the email address of all directors of all our rec centers.

https://www.districtgov.org/departme...ory.pdf?v=1904

If anyone finds out that someone was rude to the OP. or dismissive I would be surprised.

I think it highly unlikely that the OP did find sharps and if so it was a very unusual happening here. I don't think that we should consider adding a sharps collection business to our rec centers. I wonder how much that would cost for each of them? If this was a common problem it would be another story. I just don't think it is.

[Spalumbos62]

Originally Posted by kcostello

I tried to take them to the medical building before the rec center. They where closed . Went to the private practice across the way from them and they said they don’t accept needles

Kcostello.....im sorry that we have people on this thread that are very close to calling you a liar. I really don't think you would waste your time making up such a story.
There are a few on here that everything in TV is golden, and butterflies circle our pools. But, it isnt....we have people that drink and drive, miserable drivers that give you the finger, and dog poop that is not picked up. Don't get me wrong, I love it here, I'm just smart enough to take off the rose colored glasses.
I believe whole heartedly what you saw and did. My hope is that they were used by a diabetic and somehow fell out of their gym bag. It's sad to think it could be some elder person "shooting up"....but it could be so.
Good luck and thank you for trying.
Ps... dont let the nay sayers scare you off here.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Spalumbos62

Kcostello.....im sorry that we have people on this thread that are very close to calling you a liar. I really don't think you would waste your time making up such a story.
There are a few on here that everything in TV is golden, and butterflies circle our pools. But, it isnt....we have people that drink and drive, miserable drivers that give you the finger, and dog poop that is not picked up. Don't get me wrong, I love it here, I'm just smart enough to take off the rose colored glasses.
I believe whole heartedly what you saw and did. My hope is that they were used by a diabetic and somehow fell out of their gym bag. It's sad to think it could be some elder person "shooting up"....but it could be so.
Good luck and thank you for trying.
Ps... dont let the nay sayers scare you off here.

You may be right and you often are............however, there are people who live closeby to The Villages and do not like the fact that The Villages has encroached near to them. They think it spoils the area, ruins the virgin fields and streams and the life of those who were here "before" The Villages. I call them "townies". Not all, but some, mind you.

There are people who either cannot or do not wish to live here and they are envious of those who do. There are those who have an agenda that is just plain anti-successful-big-business. There are a few builders who are envious of the success of the Morse family.

I am skeptical because these are the first, second, third, fourth and fifth posts of a new poster. Someone called it a "griefer" post and I had to look that word up. Apparently it is a word to describe people who deliberately join an online game to disrupt it.

I may be wrong, and I often am, but I don't think this happened. Maybe one needle, but not on three occasions. Someone else would have seen one of the THREE and mentioned it. We are all sharp eyed reporters. We are all a platoon of Alice Kravatzes. We see. We tell. We notice things. We plant rocks with sayings on them around the exits of our rec centers. We look down, because we don't want to trip over something.

Tomorrow, I will call Mulberry and ask the big honcho if they had word on this. I will then call on Friday and ask the ladies at the desk if this happened. I could be wrong. If so. I will run naked through Lake Sumter Landing Market square.

No. I wouldn't do that to anyone........

[MDLNB]

Originally Posted by Spalumbos62

If this is how you dispose of used syringes, you should not be able to use them... and if your use is medical, then you need to go to a facility for help with their use.
They are dangerous!..period
Why do you think they have classes on disposal...you can't tell me you don't know this...or were not taught...this entitled attitude is ridiculous.
Grow up people and be responsible, stop using your age to "pretend " you don't know the correct way.

Very funny, considering the source of such a statement.

There's nothing dangerous or wrong with how I dispose of the needles and we don't recycle anymore so all trash goes together.

This subject is probably just bait anyway.

[Spalumbos62]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

You may be right and you often are............however, there are people who live closeby to The Villages and do not like the fact that The Villages has encroached near to them. They think it spoils the area, ruins the virgin fields and streams and the life of those who were here "before" The Villages. I call them "townies". Not all, but some, mind you.

There are people who either cannot or do not wish to live here and they are envious of those who do. There are those who have an agenda that is just plain anti-successful-big-business. There are a few builders who are envious of the success of the Morse family.

I am skeptical because these are the first, second, third, fourth and fifth posts of a new poster. Someone called it a "griefer" post and I had to look that word up. Apparently it is a word to describe people who deliberately join an online game to disrupt it.

I may be wrong, and I often am, but I don't think this happened. Maybe one needle, but not on three occasions. Someone else would have seen one of the THREE and mentioned it. We are all sharp eyed reporters. We are all a platoon of Alice Kravatzes. We see. We tell. We notice things. We plant rocks with sayings on them around the exits of our rec centers. We look down, because we don't want to trip over something.

Tomorrow, I will call Mulberry and ask the big honcho if they had word on this. I will then call on Friday and ask the ladies at the desk if this happened. I could be wrong. If so. I will run naked through Lake Sumter Landing Market square.

No. I wouldn't do that to anyone........

Keep us posted...it was a very interesting post...a mystery and it def could be someone from outside leaving their paraffinalya for someone to dispose of.
Next.....boys...get your cameras ready
Lol, lol
Have a great labor day

[Escape Artist]

Reading posts on these threads is sometimes like the old game "Telephone" where a message is whispered to various people and then the last one will reveal it and it's often completely different than the original.

What I read was a post of concern about something very strange and unusual at a local rec center, something that could cause harm or be potentially dangerous. A few posters were helpful and gave supportive opinions, but I'm afraid many did not.

There were accusations against the OP that their claims were fraudulent, that they were essentially lying for attention or to create drama, take your pick. Or that TV was being overrun by junkies mainlining drugs and tossing their used needles like this was the Mission district in San Francisco. Then they were blamed for acting entitled or bothering the rec center personnel with trivial matters.

Another suggested the OP take matters into their own hands, literally, and scoop up the used needles and drive all over in this heat to find an appropriate receptacle because they are making too big of a deal out of it.

I guess it's true that "no good deed goes unpunished".

[kcostello]

contacted and talked to John Rohan director of villages rec. dept. he said if you find such an item again please contact sheriff's dept. or fire dept. to come and get the needle. the rec. center employees are not trained to handle or dispose of such items, and they will not put sharp containers at the rec. centers. hope this helps, thank you John Rohan for your time and explanation of your policy and procedures .

[ROCKMUP]

What a horrible use of resources.

OP- Not sure why you thought it was a good idea to pick them up. Really bad choice for a lot of reasons, admirable for sure but bad idea.

[Wyseguy]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

Did she really tell you to bring the needle home with you? Did she REALLY say that? Was she aware that was not your needle and that you found the needle? You are just joshing with us. Right? Please say she did NOT say that.

She probably thought they were the OP's needles, and that she was asking the rec office to dispose of them for her.

[kcostello]

I have 30 yrs experience between hospitals and sheriffs dept dealing with hazardous materials

[kcostello]

I am a male for 1 and I was the person who brought it to the attention of the staff

[walterray1]

Originally Posted by kcostello

I am a male for 1 and I was the person who brought it to the attention of the staff

and it is very little, we have lived in TV for 15 years and this is the very first time this topic has ever been brought up (to my knowledge). Is it a problem real or imagined? Who knows. Quite a bit of angst has been expressed though.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by kcostello

For the 3rd time I have found used hypodermic needles found in this area. 2 with caps on them 1 without . I brought one to the rec. office yesterday and asked if there was a container to dispose of the needle. Her response was they do not and it was not their problem. Are you serious ! The safety and security of the people here is absolutely their problem. What do we have to do wait for someone to get stuck by one of these needles or heaven forbid a grand child gets a hold of it. There is a simple solution to this problem, install sharp container somewhere behind the desk or near the bathrooms and have the local fire department change them out properly and securely. To have the staff at mulberry say it is not their problem and that I should take the needle home with me because they are not a hospital is un acceptable period ! This now makes me think that they have no training in these situations at all. Do they have training in blood borne pathogens incase there is a person that falls or any other osha training ? This problem needs to be addressed ASAP . Who do I talk to about this problem? Any help is appreciated, thank you

Originally Posted by kcostello

I have 30 yrs experience between hospitals and sheriffs dept dealing with hazardous materials

With that kind of experience you don’t need social media to learn how to address your problem………….